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VOCAL

@vocal.org.uk

VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is a charity supporting and empowering unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

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VOCAL @vocal.org.uk · 22/09/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed the Rt Hon Lord Provost of Edinburgh to our Edinburgh Carers’ Hub! The Lord Provost met peer mentors, reception volunteers and carers, hearing about the work our volunteers do and the difference their support makes. @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk

The Lord Provost standing outside the Edinburgh Carers' Hub, with VOCAL staff, volunteers and carers.

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VOCAL @vocal.org.uk · 10/07/2026

Our Cost of Caring event and report called for support to improve carers' financial wellbeing. Tabled by @vicnicsnp.bsky.social, with cross-party support, a motion recently passed by @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social to make caring a choice, not a financial burden: edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

Text reads: the cost of unpaid caring. Edinburgh Council taking first steps to prevent carer poverty. Logos for Vocal carers' centre, and carers week. Image shows an event presentation, with screens showing how much money unpaid carers save the Scottish government: 7.6 billion in 2009, and 15.9 billion in 2026.

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VOCAL @vocal.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Zara's story will be familiar to many carers - long waiting lists and lack of support lead to financial insecurity and a huge emotional toll. Our new report highlights the need for more financial support for carers - please read and share here: ow.ly/a5kR50Z9hnu

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VOCAL @vocal.org.uk · 10/06/2026

VOCAL's new report highlights the financial difficulties that unpaid carers are facing. Listen to Fiona talk about caring for her father and brother, and the impact this had on her work and finances. Read the full report here: ow.ly/wXPF50Z9g9E

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VOCAL @vocal.org.uk · 09/06/2026

Unpaid carers are too often left carrying extra costs, reduced income and growing financial pressure. VOCAL’s new report, published for Carers Week, calls for action to tackle carer poverty across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Please read and share: www.vocal.org.uk/2026/06/care... #CarersWeek

The cost of unpaid caring - carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian share their views

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